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Thursday February 18 2010
Date: Sunday, April 4, at 2.30pm
Venue: Pairc Uí Chaoimh
Manager: Liam Sheedy
Key Players: Lar Corbett, Eoin Kelly
Rising Star: John O'Neill
Last Championship Meeting: 2009 SMHC Round 1, Cork 019 Tipperary 1-19 (Thurles)
Last NHL Meeting: 2009 NHL Division 1, Cork 0-9 Tipperary 2-15 (Thurles)
2009 NHL Form: Division 1 Runner Up. Second in table, Won six, Lost two.
Analysis: Cork will be glad to be playing Liam Sheedy's side at home and will be looking to avenge the defeats they suffered in Thurles last year.
Undoubtedly the team Kilkenny fear most (that's if The Cats actually do have fear). Tipperary are beginning to bear the fruits of successful minor teams down the years.
Reached both League and Championship finals last campaign, and will be hoping to go one better on both fronts this tome round.
Tipperary are unlikely to blood too much new talent in this years league, which means their is little room for experimentation. One youngster making the break through, is young John O'Neill.
O'Neill is a star in the making and if he can overcome a recent injury he could prove to be a crucial cog in the Tipperary machine in the latter stages of the league.
Eoin Kelly has been installed as captain for the coming year and this responsibility may get the best out of the former AllStar.
After the massive strides made last year, Tipperary must achieve greater heights this year. A successful league campaign could lay the foundations for glory in September.
Verdict: Another epic final with Kilkenny cound be in store for the Premier County.
